by mktbs | Aug 21, 2025 | Article
I’ve made a new discovery about myself: “When I’m in the throes of writing fiction, it’s hard to shift gears into writing blogs.” It’s curious. Because my fiction often spawns ideas for my newsletters and vice versa. And I have ideas. But somehow, they are...
by mktbs | Jul 31, 2025 | Article
We love certainty. It makes us feel smart, safe, and in control. In a world that usually feels very unpredictable, being sure of something—anything—can feel like solid ground beneath our feet. But what if that certainty is actually holding us back? One of the biggest...
by mktbs | Jul 10, 2025 | Article
Have you ever noticed how much dramatic tension is created in movies, books, and TV shows because one or more of the main characters has told a lie? It’s truly ubiquitous. (And yes, some of the characters lie in my books, too.) But lying characters are such standard...
by mktbs | Jun 26, 2025 | Article
Greetings! It’s been a while since I’ve shown up — even on my own website. I’ve been on a bit of a sabbatical, and I have to say that it has been worth every minute. I’m looking forward to connecting with you again… but in the meantime, I’d...
by mktbs | Sep 26, 2024 | Freedom, Leadership
Why Professionalism May Not Be Working For You Recently, a dear friend and mentor pointed out to me that I might be “hiding” behind my professionalism in some aspects of my business life. It got me thinking about what “being professional” means to me and how her...
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